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hello.its.me

Updated 4mo ago

Seeking Treatment Options for POTS Diagnosis

my doctor has given me an informal diagnosis of POTS while awaiting confirmation from cardiology, but had told me there's no treatment other than increasing salt and fluid intake. is there really no medicines or other treatments I can try to make my symptoms manageable? I have multiple chronic illnesses so want to reduce the symptoms I can to help me cope with the ones I cannot

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While some doctors may not prescribe medication for POTS, others have suggested various methods to manage the condition. These include wearing compression socks, exercising within your limits (prefera...See More

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lily.is.in.pain

4mo

i take propranolol which is a beta blocker which slows down my heart rate
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Beetle444

3mo

I’ve tried propranolol and it’s good for the heart rate thing, but unfortunately it also lowers blood pressure, which can exacerbate POTS symptoms for those of us with already-low blood pressure. Just a heads up for OP!
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QTpie7260

3mo

Corlanor works excellent for me
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Beetle444

3mo

do keep in mind that when your doctor says “increase salt” they don’t just mean adding more salt to your food! electrolyte sports drinks are good, but vitassium salt capsules are the key, in my experience. they genuinely do help.
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hello.its.me

3mo

I've been taking electrolyte plus salt tablets twice a day and have dissolvable electrolytes for my drinks if i feel I need them. They do seem to be helping
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Art_therapy

3mo

I take metoprolol for tachycardia and midodrine as a vasoconstrictor. Together they’ve helped me a lot. I still need to wear compression socks and drink 80 oz of water a day but no longer feel severe pain or heart racing

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